Giant Spiders in Verbier

We’ve all noticed that winter is just around the corner; and the question everyone is afraid to ask is, what’s the snow going to be like this season?

Fear not, however! Fortunately the boys at Performance Verbier ski school have a scientifically sound snow forecast. It involves the number of berries on the trees and size of the spiders in the sink.

Verbier is inundated with giant arachnids this autumn, which if superstition and old wives tales are to believed mean (along with the berries on the trees) that the snow is going to fall and give Verbier a fantastic season.

Last minute availability for the 2nd January week.

With excellent snow across the Alps we still have a few chalet left for the week from the 2nd -9th January:

La Dranse (sleeping 6 adults 2 children), central Verbier, 2nd Jan to 9th Jan, catered CHF20000 (reduced from CHF23250), self catered CHF12500 (reduced from CHF15650)

Skye (sleeping 10), close to Medran, 2nd to 9th Jan, catered CHF20,000 (reduced from CHF30000), self catered CHF15000 (reduced from CHF20800)

For these and many more great offers, visit Oxford Ski or call us on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

Lifts are now open in Verbier

Still plenty of time to go skiing in 2010

At this half way point of the ski season there is still plenty of time to go skiing in 2010! With the February holiday behind us, the months of March and April offer great opportunities to enjoy the ski slopes. In fact some of our guests returned from such an enjoyable week at half term they have since called and booked again at Easter!

Please see below a snap shot of some great luxury chalets left this season at reduced rates (although do call us with your group requirements as there are many more properties we can offer)

28 Feb – 7 March 2010
Chalet Vallon, Meribel; £749 per person (2 rooms available). Fully catered. Includes travel.
Ferme de Moudon, Les Gets; £18,964 exclusive use (sleeps 10). Fully catered. Excludes travel.

7 – 14 March 2010
Chalet Mathilda, Val d’Isere; £1,595 per person (1 rooms available). Fully catered. Includes travel.
Chalet Des Drus, Chamonix; £20,000 exclusive use (sleeps 14). Self catered. Excludes travel.

14 – 21 March 2010
Le Ti Chalet, Verbier; CHF 20,000 exclusive use (sleeps 6+3). Fully catered. Excludes travel.
Chalet Chapelle, Alp d’Huez; £829 per person (5 rooms available). Fully catered. Includes travel.

21 –28 March 2010
Chalet Maria Schnee, St Anton; €18,250 exclusive use (sleeps 8 +7). Fully catered. Excludes travel
Chalet Le Chardon, Val d’Isere; £995 per person (6 rooms available). Fully catered. Excludes travel.

28 March – 4 April 2010
Chalet Louise, Zermatt; £22,950 exclusive use (sleeps 10). Fully catered. Includes travel.
Chalet de Pre, Morzine; £10,990 exclusive use (sleeps 10). Fully catered. Includes travel.

4 – 11 April 2010
Chalet Chopine, Meribel; £16,920 exclusive use (sleeps 10). Fully catered. Excludes travel.
Chalet Cybou, Verbier; £12,950 exclusive use (sleeps 8). Fully catered. Excludes travel.

11 – 18 April 2010
Haus Ulysse, Zermatt; CHF 30,700 exclusive use (sleeps 8 + 4). Fully catered. Excludes travel.
Darkoum A, Courchevel 1850; £1,160 per person (3 rooms available). Fully catered. Includes travel.

18 – 25 April 2010
Chalet Black Pearl, Val d’Isere; €15,000 sleeps 10 people. Catered. Excludes Travel25 April – 2 May 2010
Chalet Kilimandjaro, Val d’Isere; £7,960 sleeps 8 people. Catered. Excludes Travel

Looking for something else?
We work with around 100 tour operators and privately owned properties in 28 of the worlds best ski resorts. Please contact one of our sales consultants to discuss your requirements and let us do the hard work and find you the perfect property.

If you are looking for luxury hotel options, you can contact our hotel team on +44(0) 1865 398 133.

Click here for six good reasons to book with The Oxford Ski Company

Celebrate New Year by booking a skiing holiday

Chalet Grace, (sleeps 10 + 4)

The start to 2010 has been busier than ever with people booking up their skiing holidays for the rest of this excellent ski season. There is no doubt the snow on the ground in the UK has put people in the mood to go and enjoy the mountains of it in the Alps.

The following top properties are available for the peak dates.

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Weekend Snowfall Spells Even Better Conditions in the Alps

The current cold spell we have in the UK at the moment is bringing even better snow conditions across the Alps. The resorts of France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy all received some good snow fall over the weekend. Combined with some very cold temperatures this is building an excellent snow base for the season. I would also like to point out that it was -7 oC in my car this morning!

Some New Year chalets to be taken….

Chalet Black Pearl, (sleeps 10)

Chalet Black Pearl – new and impressive in Val d’Isere. Sleeps 10 pax. €29,500

Chalet Hidden Dragon – a serious ski retreat that is quite unique in the Quatre Vallee. Dropped from CHF120,000 to CHF80,000. Sleeps 12.

Into the New Year…

Chalet Virage,  3 – 10 Jan in Meribel – full childcare available if required. £799 per adult or £699 per child. Sleeps up to 16.

Chalet Bellevue, 10 – 17 Jan in Meribel – private creche and nannies available. £680 per person

Aspen Lodge, Larch Suite, 10 – 17 Jan in Val d’Isere - catered with flights and transfers £729 per adult.

Petit Sassiere, 10 -17 Jan in Val d’Isere – catered £615 per adult

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can help on any of the above  or indeed any other requests you may have. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas.

Rupert Longsdon (rupert@oxfordski.com) or main office 0044 1865 398 130.

A White Christmas in Verbier

It is snowing in Verbier and a further 30 – 50cm is due over the next few days!

With only a few weeks to go until Christmas there are a few fantastic opportunites to go with family and friends to enjoy a white Christmas. The atmosphere in ski resorts over this festive period is wonderful and must be experienced.

Chalet Amadouvier (sleeps 10+2) – CHF26,000 from CHF29,500
Chalet Pierre Avoi (sleeps 12 – 14) – CHF39,500 from CHF46,153

For further information on these chalets or other fantastic offers over Christmas call 01865 398 130.

A Super Luxury Dragon’s Den

Hidden Dragon (Sleeps 12 – very comfortably) “ski in ski out”.

Resort: Veysonnaz, near Verbier, Switzerland

Hidden Dragon is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive, private, Alpine lodges in the heart of Switzerland’s dynamic 4 Valley ski region. Nestled in a forest, above the village of Veysonnaz, this secluded mountain retreat is discreetly located in its own extensive grounds accessed by private road. Perched at 1,500m, this year-round hide-away offers uninterrupted panoramic views over the Rhone Valley. Idyllic throughout the seasons, Hidden Dragon offers skiers and non-skiers the ultimate Alpine get-away as it is only 15 minutes drive from Sion’s private heliport and airport. Using ancient Feng Shui and Shinto principles, Hidden Dragon was built with escape in mind.

Hidden Dragon offers four floors of spacious Alpine-chic living, harmoniously fusing antiques with contemporary pieces. All six en-suite, guest bedrooms offer luxurious comfort, while the multiple stylish living quarters, including a professional sound-proofed cinema, ensure maximum guest indulgence.

Guests are encouraged to handpick wines to accompany their evening feast from the state-of-the-art extensive wine cellar, and to enjoy the wraparound balcony for sunset cocktails and star-gazing through the vintage telescope. Winter guests benefit from skiing in and out of the elegant ‘Gentlemen’s Club’ style, ski-room complete with guests’ very own après-ski bar. Just seconds to the slopes, guests have easy access to one of the most dynamic ski regions in Europe, reaching the top of Mont Fort and its infamous off-piste trails in no time at all.

After skiing guests return to a haven of luxurious pampering – with a hammam, sauna, hot-tub, meditation room, yoga deck, rain showers, and massage therapy all on offer to soothe aching limbs.

Chalet Spa Verbier

Chalet Spa Verbier is one of Verbier’s finest luxury ski chalets. Located only a few moments away from the Savoleyres lift. Chalet Spa Verbier is a rare find combining cutting edge interior design, the latest technology and the very highest level of service available in the Alps. Spread over 4 floors, 3 with terraced balconies, this chalet enables up to 10 adults or children and 2 infants to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and all that Verbier offers. Conceived as an exclusive mountain residence, with luxurious state of the art fittings & design, integrated humidification system throughout to promote restful sleep, and home security, Chalet Spa Verbier provides many unique features.

This luxury ski chalet is available to rent in both summer and winter. The winter rates range from CHF 80,000 to CHF 110,000 per week. The booking price includes a chalet manager who will act as your dedicated concierge throughout your stay in addition to a housekeepr and driver. Your personal chef who will provide a delicious breakfast each morning to set you up for your day on the slopes and exquiste dinners each evening.

For more details of this luxury ski chalet in Verbier, please contact us on +44 (0) 1865 398 130 or visit www.oxfordski.com

Septieme Ciel – luxury rooms!

If you are a smaller group of say two to six people, finding a luxury chalet is sometimes a difficult task as most chalets only sell their properties on an exclusive use basis and this seriously limits your access to some of the best chalets (unless you are willing to pay lots of empty bed charges). The other option is to book into a hotel, but for many this is not quite the same as having the informality and home from home that a chalet offers.

However, we are pleased to announce that one of the best chalets in Verbier will be available to book on a room by room basis next winter. For most weeks of the season you can book Chalet Septieme Ciel on a room by room basis with prices ranging from £1,245 to £1,690 per person. This price includes a hearty breakfast each morning, a warm welcome of home-made cake and tea on your return from skiing, along with a gourmet experience each evening with canapes and fine wine. The chalet is perched above the centre of Verbier and its hot tub offers, arguably, the best views in the resort. A chauffeur service runs from early morning until 4am so that those of you with some energy left to visit town after dinner are taken effortlessly from door to door. We can also look into flight and transfer options for you.

Contact The Oxford Ski Company for more details or take a look at Septieme Ciel on our website for more information.